Sculptures to Spark Multiple Senses

By

J.S. Marcus

Feb. 14, 2014 6:40 p.m. ET

You can look at the work of Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto—but you can also touch, smell, taste and sit on it.

Known for transforming whole galleries into funky, funny and oddly luscious environments by using everything from nylon tulle to real spices, Mr. Neto has established himself as one of Brazil's more visible art exports. On Friday, a midcareer retrospective for the 49-year-old, called "Ernesto Neto: The Body That Carries...